Procurement Manager

Nestle

. Develop and execute packaging procurement category strategies in partnership with business stakeholders and Nestrade .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLead💰 $108,033 - $154,054 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic procurement and category management, with a strong focus on supplier relationship management and cost savings initiatives. Proven ability to lead teams and collaborate across functions to align procurement strategies with business objectives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Strategic ProcurementSupplier Relationship ManagementCategory ManagementProcurement AnalyticsPeople Leadership

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Hard Skills

Strategic SourcingCost Savings AnalysisSpend AnalysisSupplier Performance MeasurementProcurement Strategy Development

Soft Skills

Team LeadershipCollaborationChange ManagementCoachingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

SAPMicrosoft ExcelPower BIPrismPowerPointWord

Industry Keywords

Procurement ProcessesManufacturing EnvironmentFinancial Business ImpactsESG BenefitsMarket Trends

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute packaging procurement category strategies in partnership with business stakeholders and Nestrade
Manage supplier relationships, supplier performance, and strategic sourcing activities across packaging categories
Identify and deliver cost savings opportunities through procurement strategy, category management, and supplier negotiations
Analyze procurement spend, supplier performance metrics, market trends, and category data to develop recommendations and support business decisions
Partner with Quality, Finance, Operations, Legal, Technical Applications Group, and Procurement Business Partners to align procurement activities and category strategies with business objectives
Lead, coach, and develop a team of Procurement Specialists while supporting performance, capability building, and employee development
Report to the Sr Director of Procurement – Coffee & Beverage and Packaging

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Economics, or a related field
Minimum 7 years of experience in strategic procurement, strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, category management, or strategic buying and managing financial business impacts
Demonstrated success creating category strategies that drive cost savings, innovation, supplier value, and ESG benefits
Experience with SAP, Microsoft Excel, Prism, PowerPoint, Word, and Power BI
Strong knowledge of procurement processes, category management, strategic sourcing, supplier management, and procurement strategy development
Prior people leadership experience within procurement, sourcing, or supply chain organizations preferred
Experience supporting direct procurement and packaging procurement categories within a manufacturing environment
Expertise with procurement analytics, spend analysis, supplier performance measurement, and business recommendations
Experience navigating ambiguity and leading change across cross-functional teams
This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-based incentives/bonus eligibility
401(k) with company match
Healthcare coverage
Broad range of other benefits
Inclusive workplace
Recruitment accommodations for individuals who require them